General Information
Date: April 5th to 7th
- Married couple/group housing (age 13+): $75/person
- Private Room (limited availability): $125/person
- Children (age 12 and under: Free
- Commuter
- Full Conference: $50
- Tuesday Only: $40
- Early Arrival Option: $10/person
- Arrive Sunday, April 4th
- Includes breakfast Monday
Speaker: Dr. Bruce Boria
Dr. Bruce Boria is the Senior Pastor of Bethany Church. He has a master’s of divinity from the Theological Seminary of the Reformed Episcopal Church in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In 2000, he graduated with a doctor of ministry degree from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary in Massachusetts, under the mentorship of Dr. Haddon W. Robinson.Pastor Boria has served congregations in New Jersey, New York and Oregon before coming to New Hampshire in 2003. Under his leadership, Bethany Church has become a multisite church, with campuses in Greenland, New Hampshire, Raymond, New Hampshire and Kittery Point, Maine. He is married to Cindy and has been blessed with four sons and two grandsons.
Theme: Led to Lead
Healthy ministry leadership begins with being faithfully led by Christ. before we guide campers, staff, and communities, we must first remain close to the Good Shepherd ouselves.
Camp leaders constantly pour into other. This theme recenters us on spiritual dependence, reminding us that effective ministry flows from walking closely with Christ.
- Psalm 23
- Proverbs 3:5-6
- John 10:27
Schedule Highlights
- Conference starts with an opening rally on Monday and ends with lunch on Wednesday
- 4 General Sessions with worship, teaching and more
- Vendor Hall on Tuesday
- Seminars
- Cornhole Tournament
- Evening activities
Seminars
Fundraising
With Bill Bryce & Nate Parks
Seminar Description:
In this seminar we will share a 12 principle and sample methodologies that will open up your enhance your ability to capture the donor’s imagination and intention in the moment, face to face. Fundraising is hard enough considering all the challenges of getting in front of those who care about your ministry. Stressing over the specific framework, phrases, and asks will be made achievable with pragmatic approaches that will instill confidence in you as you love these partners in ministry.
Bill Bryce Bio:
Bill has been associated with Berea Ministries for more than 30 years as a parent of campers, summer staffers, and as a financial partner. In 2022, Bill retired after 45 years of full-time Christian fundraising ministry, 7 years at Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary, and 38 years at World Vision international. At both institutions, he served as one of the pioneers of their major gift face-to-face fundraising. Bill has had the joy of helping generous partners transfer over 100 million dollars into kingdom ministry during that time and now loves sharing the lessons and principles that he has learned with others serving in the same capacity at other organizations.
Nate Parks Bio:
Nate Parks serves as the President/CEO of Berea Ministries in New England which is comprised of three camps in three different counties and two difference states plus a regional even conferencing ministry. He is known for his creativity and unique perspective in seeking solutions for organizations. In addition to holding a master degree in business and an undergraduate degree in Bible, Nate is a national speaker and consultant, always challenging people to look beyond their personal or organizational boundaries for maximum impact.
More seminar info coming soon…